The weather still says winter, but Rockies pitcher and catchers report to spring training in just 33 days.

Fans who can’t wait that long for their baseball fix should circle Jan. 23 for the annual Rockies Fest at Coors Field. More than 40 Rockies players, coaches and alumni are scheduled to attend.

All ticket proceeds benefit the Colorado Rockies Foundation.

Ticket information and times for the event can be found in this release from the Rockies:

COLORADO ROCKIES ANNOUNCE TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2016 ROCKIES FEST

Tickets are now available for 2016 Rockies Fest, which will take place at Coors Field on Saturday, January 23 from 12:30-4:00 p.m. MST for the general public with special access being granted to Rockies Season Ticket holders beginning at 8:30 a.m. MST.

The annual event will feature appearances by over 40 Rockies players, coaches and alumni. All ticket proceeds will benefit The Colorado Rockies Foundation, which makes charitable grants to several organizations in the Denver area that support underprivileged and at-risk youth through programs for youth baseball, education and health.

Tickets are $20.00 for adults, $1.00 for children ages 3-12 and free for infants and toddlers under two years of age. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.rockies.com/rockiesfest. Season Ticket Holders may reserve admission tickets for free at the same web address.

Fans will have opportunities to participate in Q&A sessions with Rockies players and coaches, take part in self-guided tours of the Rockies clubhouse and other exclusive areas, participate in hitting and pitching clinics in the Rockies batting cages and engage in contests and games including the always popular Rockies Family Feud. There will also be dedicated areas and activities for children of all ages.

Rockies players and coaches as well as alumni will have scheduled autograph sessions throughout the day. All autograph sessions are free of charge, and will require tickets that may be reserved in advance online upon purchasing Rockies Fest admission.

Also returning for 2016 will be the Rock Social Studio, where Rockies players will engage on social media sites to answer questions from fans, and connect live to fans via Skype and FaceTime.

The Rockies Merchandise and Garage Sale will return for this year’s Rockies Fest, where fans can purchase authentic Rockies game-used items as well as retired ballpark fixtures and other rare pieces. Additionally, fans will be able to visit a pop-up museum featuring artifacts representing 23 seasons of Rockies baseball.

Media availability for Rockies Fest will include a brief guided tour of some of the attractions at the event as well as interview opportunities with select Rockies players and staff.

Parking for Rockies Fest will be available in Lot A (entrance at 22nd/Park Avenue at Wazee) for $5.00 per vehicle. All fans will be able to enter Coors Field through Gate A, Gate C or Gate D. For more information, visit www.rockies.com/rockiesfest or download the MLB.com Ballpark App at www.rockies.com/ballparkapp. Fans may also sign up to receive Rockies Fest text alerts by texting “RockiesFest” to 97475.

Patrick, a third-generation Colorado native, is back for his second stint covering the Rockies. He first covered the team from 2005-2009, helping chronicle “Rocktober” in 2007 and also following the team’s playoff run in 2009.

Nick Groke has worked at The Denver Post since 1997, as a sports reporter, city reporter, entertainment writer and digital editor and producer, among other newsroom posts. He also writes regularly about boxing, soccer, MMA and NASCAR.